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Travel Counsellors LLC has introduced a unique Travel Trade Programme designed specifically for individuals with travel and tourism industry experience, but in non-retail roles. TT BUREAU Open to professionals in the hotel, airline, tour operator, inbound tourism (Destination Management Companies) and tourism board sectors, as well as non-GDS trained in-house …

The Middle East is steadily progressing in terms of hosting various adventure tourism events over the past few years. ‘Sailing Arabia’ brings together sailing enthusiasts from around the world to network with each other whilst enjoying the spirit of sportsmanship. TT BUREAU David Graham, CEO, Oman Sail This year marks …

As Dubai hit over 100,000 hotel rooms last year, it expects a lot more to be launched this year. Human resources or talent search in the hospitality industry plays a pivotal role during this phase, insists Judy Hou, Managing Director, The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management. SHEHARA RIZLY Q) Do …

OneView IT Solutions is focused on helping their customers on essential business requirements such as back office support, credit card fraud management solutions, business process outsourcing, Search Engine Optimisation, social media optimisation; needed to succeed in this competitive market. Currently in its seventh year of operations, OneView IT Solutions has …

Being the first airport in the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah Airport has been developing its services for a much wider range of travellers. His Excellency Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Airport Authority, shares the new development plans aimed at receiving over 20 million visitors by 2027 with TravTalk. SHEHARA …

The first quarter of 2018 will witness the most awaited property in the Ajman corniche–Wyndham Garden. The four-star, 179-room property will add to the much-needed inventory in the emirate and boost the inventory of R Hotels to 600 rooms in its portfolio. TT BUREAU Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman and …

Mysk by Shaza fulfils the requirement for more upmarket properties in the Middle East, claims Simon Coombs, President and CEO, Shaza Hotels. TT BUREAU Q) Can you explain the unique features of Brand Mysk? Mysk has been created to fulfill the need for more upscale hotels in the Middle East. …

In its efforts to expand its brand, StayWell Holdings recently opened a second property in Dubai, one which is of an exclusive boutique caliber. TT BUREAU The 21-room Park Regis Boutique comprises a combination of elements ranging from tradition, history and arts with careful strokes of modern heritage. The property …

Slated to open by mid-2018, Minor Hotels will unveil the Oaks brand in Beirut with 110 rooms located at Sodeco, a commercial area of Beirut, approximately five minutes’ drive from the central downtown area and 15 minutes from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. TT BUREAU Previously operating as Hotel de …

Rove Hotels launched its new mobile application to enhance guest experience by offering services accessible via smartphones. TT BUREAU Designed for the new generation traveller who recognises value, stays connected through technology and gravitates towards culturally inspiring environments, the new Rove Hotels mobile App offers users an unprecedented range of …